World War I Battle

April 26, 1985

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The attempt to knock Turkey out of World War I cost the lives of 33,000 Australians and New Zealanders. Twice that number were wounded. There was a dawn religious service and march in Sydney Thursday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of the disastrous eight-month Gallipoli campaign. Taking part: Thousands of Australian war veterans, including Charlie Coe, 85, and Ted Ringrose, 91, who fought at Gallipoli.